And Abramovich is said to be ready to offload Hazard as he is considering selling the club, although he has not yet received an offer.

Barcelona, meanwhile, are now exploring the possibility of signing Hazard after missing out on Antoine Griezmann.

The Spanish champions are aware that securing a deal for the Belgian will be a difficult operation and believe the transfer could cost in the same region as the £142 million they spent on signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool in January.

Barca are also aware that matching Hazard’s salary at Chelsea would make him one of the highest-paid players at Camp Nou.

Hazard reportedly wants to leave Chelsea this summer. (Getty Images)

Speaking on Monday, Hazard suggested once again that he would be open to joining Real Madrid this summer.